Nothing says end of the year like the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention AND a Jingle Bells H.T. running at Full Gallop Farm.
Celebrate the end of the year, with these Weekend Winners as we recap on a great year of sport, horsemanship, and all that’s to come next! Congrats to all on the year and a great weekend, with a special shout out to this weekend’s winner of our Unofficial Low Score Award, Sarah Forster and Caillou, who scored a 26.9 in the Novice at Full Gallop.
USEA Annual Meeting and Convention (St. Louis, MO): [Information Hub] [Awards]
The Rebecca Broussard International Developing Rider Grant: Andrew McConnon (The Rebecca Broussard International Developing Rider Grant awards $50,000 for the educational development of an international quality rider based on competition in eventing on the global stage).
Wofford Cup: Steve Teichman (When selecting the Wofford Cup recipient, the selectors identify those who have given so much to the sport that they rise to the very top. They dedicate their life to the betterment of eventing. The 2023 recipient was not only someone who fit that description, but defines that description. For almost five decades, a love of art and a passion for innovation made Teichman one of the most sought-after farriers in the business, becoming the farrier to the U.S. Eventing Team).
The USET Connaught Grant: Boyd Martin and Commando 3
The Wilton Fair Fund: Jenny Caras and Cosby Green
The Haller Scholarships for the Education of Eventing Officials: Rumsey Keefe and Katherine Cooper
The Essex Horse Trials Grant: Cosby Green
The Seema Sonnad Junior Rider Grant: Carlin Keefe
The Mike Huber Award: Rebecca Brown from Area 5
The Packy Prize Grant: Max Corcoran
The Richard Picken Memorial Grants: Olivia Dutton and Caitlin O’Roark
Kim Meier “Kick On” Memorial Grant: Dr. Kimberly Keeton
USEA Eventing Coaches Program Certification Grant: Lauren Sumner from Area II, Alicia Swinton from Area VI, Dani Sussman from Area IX, Sarah Lawrence from Area III, and Natalia Neneman from Area III
Eventing Officials “r” Training Program Grant: Rebecca Barber Tyler from Area III, Sarah Sullivan from Area VII, and Emma Hinke from Area II
Immersion Program with Sharon White: Jenny Powers from Area IX
Rebecca Broussard National Developing Rider Grant: Ashley Adams
What an amazing end to the year at the #USEAConvention ! I was so unbelievably honored to receive the Rebecca “Little…
Posted by Ashley Adams Eventing on Sunday, December 10, 2023
2023 USEF Owner Awards: Erik Markell, Chris Desino, Rob Desino, Debby Palmer, Sharon White, and Ava Chase
The USEF Julep Cup Recipients: Gloria Callan, Eric Markell, Chris Desino, Rob Desino, Evie Dutton, and Ava Chase
Above & Beyond Event Personnel Award: Scott Weide, Dave Emmons, Christel and Cyra Carlson, John Wells, and Madison Packard
Amateur Impact Award: Dan Kreitl
The As You Like It Owner’s Award: Christa Schmidt
The Liz Cochran Memorial Groom’s Award: Christina Curiale
Full Gallop Farm Jingle Bells H.T (Aiken, SC) [Website][Scoring]
I can't explain how proud I am of Sandro Street aka Sagan today. He put in a respectable dressage test AND had NO rails in in prelim Stadium round!!!! Went double clear on xc to finish 1st in his PT division today!!! Huge thank you to all my supporters and sponsors! Hygain US Full Gallop Farm Purvida Healthy Horse Kelly Wathey – Arion Horse Sport Tack
Posted by Phelps Eventing on Sunday, December 10, 2023
Starter: Margaret Schneck and Gun Point (31.3)
Beginner Novice: Maddy Hall and FGF Redemption Song (29.1)
Novice: Sarah Forster and Caillou (26.9)
Training/Novice: Jessica Schultz and Rocky Top City (28.1)
Training: Lauren Lindsay and FGF Nothing For Free (29.2)
Preliminary/Training: Darci Phelps and Sandro Street (34.8)
Preliminary: Elizabeth Harrington and Vanity’s Revenge (70.0)